Novocaine for the Soul
Eels
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Life is hard and so am I You'd better give me something So I don't die Novocaine for the soul Before I sputter out Before I sputter out Life is white and I am black Jesus and his lawyer Are coming back oh my darling Will you be here? Before I sputter out Before I sputter out Before I sputter out Guess who's living here With the great undead This paint by numbers life is messing With my head, once again, once again Life is good and I feel great 'cause mamma says I was A great mistake Novocaine for the soul You'd better give me Something to fill the hole Before I sputter out Before I sputter out Baby, baby Before I sputter out Before I sputter out Before I sputter out Before I sputter out Before I sputter out Everybody's better now
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Written by: MARK GOLDENBERG, MARK O. EVERETT
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Band Origin"Novocaine for the Soul" is a song by Eels, an American rock band formed by singer and songwriter Mark Oliver Everett, also known as "E".
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Release DateThe song was released as the lead single from their debut album, "Beautiful Freak," in 1996.
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Chart Performance"Novocaine for the Soul" reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 1 on the US Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Music VideoDirected by Mark Romanek, the creative music video for the song features members of the band floating in midair as they perform.
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Critical AcclaimIt critically acclaimed worldwide for its lyrical depth and innovative music style.
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Song ThemeThe primary theme of the song resonates with feelings of numbness and disillusionment.
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Record LabelThe song was released by DreamWorks Records, a label known for supporting innovative artists and music.
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Award NominationThe song was nominated for a Brit Award for the Best International Breakthrough Act in 1998.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists across various music genres, demonstrating its broad appeal.
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Essential Rock Song"Novocaine for the Soul" is often seen as an essential '90s rock song and Eels' most prominent hit to date.
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Album’s SuccessPartial credit for the commercial success of "Beautiful Freak" goes to "Novocaine for the Soul" for drawing significant attention to the band's debut album.
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Famous LyricsThe opening lyrics, "Life is hard, and so am I. You better give me something, so I don't die," is one of the most quoted lines from the song, representing the dark but realistic humor commonly found in Eels' lyrics.
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